Certified- Elementary Principal K-6

Principal - Shawswick Elementary K-6

JOB TITLE: Principal

REPORTS TO: NLCS Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

• Implements the administration, supervision, and evaluation of all programs and activities, curricular and co-curricular, within his/her building in accordance with Board of Education policy and Indiana Law and Standards; provides leadership in the planning and supervision of the educational program; provides leadership in staff development with regard to curriculum/instruction.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Curricular Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices;
• Conducts staff meetings and collaborative sessions necessary for the proper functioning of the school;
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based on student learning styles;
• Have demonstrated effective educational leadership experience and knowledge and has a strong vision of transformative teaching;
• Collaborate with staff to assess, develop and implement school-wide initiatives to address social-emotional wellness;
• Will work collaboratively with others to advance the schools’ educational model and goals and will cultivate a team approach to data-driven decisions, improvement of instruction, and achievement of goals and vision;
• Use all available research and data to evaluate and improve the instructional program and team efficacy;
• Implement all components of the teacher evaluation program;
• Operational Establishes effective procedures for student discipline during school hours and at all school activities sponsored by the school;
• Supervise and evaluate the school’s extracurricular programs;
• Maintains confidentiality as defined within the policy and procedure manual;
• Assumes responsibility and supervises the operations of the buildings, grounds, and other school property for the health, safety, and well-being of pupils, teachers, and patrons; reports needed major building and equipment repairs to the Director of Facilities;
• Can develop authentic and effective ways to engage parents and the community in the school;
• Maintain timely and informative communication with the Superintendent, staff, students, and parents regarding school programs, events, issues, and success;
• Identify and implement strategic professional growth activities for staff and for self;
• Assist in the development of annual school and grant budgets;
• Serve as a spokesperson for and liaison between the school and stakeholders;
• Promote successful school activities and accomplishments;
• Support a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment and a school culture that reflects school values of community, accountability, professionalism, and success among students and staff by modeling and ensuring compliance with school policies and expectations;
• Adhere to all board policies and administrative guidelines;
• Directs, coordinates, and/or evaluates Assistant Principals, Certified Staff, and Support staff assigned to the building;
• Performs all other duties as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent, Director of Learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in educational leadership and/or school administration;
• Possesses or demonstrates the ability to obtain an Indiana Administrators License;
• 3 years’ experience in a school leadership position;
• 3-5 years of teaching experience, preferred.